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It is entirely appropriate at this point to again voice my appreciation of the able assistance in staging this event given by the following :
Park Commissioners Joseph Mello, Kenneth Vining, Ernest Tripanier; Committee-Members Al Whitworth, Harry Bridges, Waldo Haydon, Harry Rogers, Miss Eliza- beth Hastings, Mrs. Edith Moore, Mrs. Walter Silveira and Mrs. William Pelton.
Safety Record
Most injuries were of minor nature, the most serious case being a broken collar-bone resulting from use of the big slide at Cushman Park. The slide was then moved to a more central location to permit closer, supervision.
Each playground unit was supplied with an adequate first-aid kit on Opening Day.
ATTENDANCE
The three playgrounds opened on Monday, July 2, and ended their eight-weeks program with the Field Day on Friday, August 24. During this period, there were 4 morn- ings and 1 afternoon when the playgrounds were closed because of rain.
The attendance figures are, as follows:
Cushman Park
Mornings 15
Average attendance 105
Season's total 1575
Afternoons 38
Average attendance 112
Season's total 4256
Season's total of A.M. plus P.M. att. 5831
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Livesey Park
Mornings 36
Average attendance 95
Season's total 3420
Afternoons 15
Average attendance 71
Season's total 1065
Season's total of A.M. plus P.M. att. 4485
East Fairhaven Playground
Mornings 39
Average attendance 20
Season's total 780
Afternoons 39
Average attendance 30
Season's total
1170
Season's total of A.M. plus P.M. att. 1950
Season's Total for All Parks
12,266
PARK EQUIPMENT
A check of equipment on June 9, 1951 showed the following items on hand :
1 new basketball
1 old basketball
1 worn-out basketball
1 old catcher's softball mitt
1 worn-out first baseman's mitt
2 old footballs
1 old softball mask
4 old bats (2 baseball, 2 softball)
3 very old checkerboards
2 sets (incomplete) of old checkers
The following items of new equipment were purchased and available on opening day :
12 softballs
2 softball bats
1 set of bases (lightweight)
3 sets of horseshoes (incl. 6 stakes)
2 volleyballs
1 volleyball net
3 tennis racquets
2 cans tennis balls
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1 lock (to secure equipment)
3 first aid kits
8 checkerboards and sets of checkers
3 game-sets of various types
Besides this, posts were installed to support volleyball nets at both Cushman Park and East Fairhaven Playground.
In connection with equipment, it should be mentioned that attractive trophies were later purchased for award to the winners of the following :
A. Cushman Park Horseshoe Championship-Junior
B. Cushman Park Horseshoe Championship-Senior
C. Livesey Park Horseshoe Championship
D. East Fairhaven Playground Horseshoe Championship
E. Fairhaven Playgrounds Softball League Championship
Recommendations :
1. That supporting posts for swings at Livesey Park be strengthened or replaced
2. That a protective barrier (wire possibly) be placed so as to prevent children using Cushman Park merry-go-round from being hit by over- thrown balls from adjacent softball diamond
3. That East Fairhaven Playground be provided with a slide and more swings
The Park Board made every effort to supply needed new equipment and to repair old equipment as necessary. The children who used the park facilities were cooperative and appreciative. There were very few instances of dam- age or stealing. The most serious example of vandalism was at Livesey Park where, after operating hours, several young trees were stripped of their bark and probably killed.
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In conclusion, we should like to point out that our play- grounds are depended upon by the children of our com- munity. Any money spent to improve equipment and services is well spent. We doubt that any other investment made by this town brings a higher return.
Sincerely, GEORGE M. COOK Supervisor of Playgrounds
JOSEPH MELLO, Chr. KENNETH R. VINING, Sec'y ERNEST TRIPANIER
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Report of Tree Warden
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
All street trees throughout the Town have been sprayed as well as a large number on private property to safeguard our shade trees. In various parts of the Town I have given a second spraying to keep under control the later breeding of beetles.
This past year, I have removed about 45 stumps, have topped 40 trees and trimmed and removed dead limbs in various parts of the Town. I have also planted 125 Maples in different parts of the Town.
Due to a different set up by the State this year, I rec- ommend an appropriation of $1,500.00 for Dutch Elm Disease, and $1,000.00 for care of trees, making a total of $2,500.00 for the care of trees in 1952.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN JARVIS Tree Warden
Report of Moth Superintendent
Gentlemen :
You will find a difference in my appropriation in care of moths due to a new regulation submitted by the State, which is beyond my control.
I have cut a number of Wild Cherry Trees in Town and have sprayed same with D.D.T. to eliminate the Tent Caterpillars and Gypsy Moths.
I recommend an appropriation of $4,000.00 for the department in 1952.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN JARVIS
Moth Supt.
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Report of Police Department
December 31, 1951
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :
Below and on following pages you will find the report of the Fairhaven Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1951.
Growth and Efficiency
During 1951 telephone calls, complaints, reports, ambulance cases, non-injury accidents and persons injured in accidents all increased. Expansion of our personnel and automotive facilities during the past two years enabled us to handle this increased work with efficiency.
Fine money received by the town increased in 1951. The value of property reported stolen was reduced. The value of property recovered by this department was increased.
Sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Asso- ciation, a movement seeking the assignment of a day patrolman in North Fairhaven met with Town Meeting approval and it was voted that the police appropriation in- clude the cost of the new assignment.
Merchants, residents, and motorists are well pleased with the service the day man has furnished North Fair- haven. I have yet to receive an adverse criticism or a complaint. Since the day man has been assigned, school traffic is attended to four times a day. Under the old setup these children were afforded protection only twice a day.
It appears to me that the addition of the North Fairhaven day patrolman is a great improvement and that the service should be continued. For this reason my bud- get request for 1952 includes provision for year-round North Fairhaven day coverage. Only ten months' cover- age was provided this year.
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Our efficiency was increased in another respect: The North Fairhaven day patrolman replaces the cruiser car men when they are both necessary for ambulance duty, thus giving the entire town some coverage when the ambulance requires two men.
Traffic
Fortunately, Fairhaven had no fatal accident in 1951. Accordingly, we will receive a plaque by reason of our town having had no fatal accidents for four calendar years. Actually, if the record holds, Fairhaven will have been without a fatality FIVE years May 7, 1952.
Citizens of the town may well be proud of this record. This department has done its utmost, in furtherance of safety, by enforcing traffic laws and regulations.
Provision was made in this year's budget for a car to work on traffic Sundays, Wednesdays, and holidays. Except when needed elsewhere because of unforseen emergencies, men assigned to this detail accomplished a great deal in enforcement and accident prevention. This item has been inserted in our 1952 budget.
Of course, regular officers devote what time they can spare to traffic work throughout the year, and are alert to the necessity of doing everything possible to hold down the speed of motorists.
In another department effort to prevent accidents and to encourage the unhampered free flow of traffic, from time to time I have surveyed conditions and recommended parking restrictions. Adopted by the Selectmen and ap- proved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Works, these parking restrictions have become effective this year in Middle Street, Main Street, Washington Street, and Park Avenue.
I am sure that most of us realize that these improve- ments in our streets, and the resulting elimination of con- gestion attracts an increasing number of people to visit our town for both business and pleasure.
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Safety Education Program
During April a safety education program was con- ducted by Inspector William DesRuisseau of the Registry of Motor Vehicles, and I. Attendance was as follows:
Public schools (elementary) 1328
(high school) 675
356
Parochial schools Private school
225
2584
During the year twelve radio safety programs were broadcast over stations WNBH and WBSM by Inspector DesRuisseau with Officer Albert E. Foster of this de- partment.
Police Department Personnel
The roster of the Fairhaven Police Department for 1951 was as follows:
Chief of Police
2 Sergeants
8 Regular Police Officers (active)
35 Spare Police Officers
2 Policewomen
1 Supervisor of Police Radio Communications
40 Reserve Police Officers
36 Special Police Officers
40 Auxiliary Police Officers (inactive) Retired on pension : Patrolman Joseph B. Silva 1938 Deceased
Chief George T. Sykes 1939
Retired Patrolman Charles V. Eddy 1947
Department Vehicles
I am recommending that the town purchase in 1952 two new cars for police use. These would replace the two 1950 Ford Sedans delivered in the middle of that year. One of these cars shows a mileage reading of 44,079, while the other has covered 79,354 miles. I estimate that by town meeting time these figures will have increased about 4100 and 5300 miles per month, respectively.
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A year ago I estimated 1951 auto maintenance of $3,000. However, due to repair costs and gasoline con- sumption increasing beyond my expectations, over a thousand dollars more was required. Therefore, I do not hesitate to favor replacement of the cars causing this added expense.
For 1952 I estimate auto maintenance will cost $4,000 if the two cars are replaced, or $5,000 otherwise. These figures may seem high; but I have no assurance that gasoline, oil, and repairs will not cost even more as time goes on.
Problems of Modern Living
I think it is time to record a situation which is in the back of most people's minds today-a situation which seems to be worsening. It is this: life is constantly getting more complicated. It seems that more and more persons are confronted with problems that try patience, disposi- tions, and nerves; and strain human endurance-sometimes to the breaking point.
In the police department we, at the desk, particularly, are brought face-to-face with this situation. More and more persons come to us in search of solutions many realize they cannot expect from us.
Sometimes a few words of sympathy or comfort suffice. In other instances we try to make practical suggestions. Many times we express the opinion attorneys are needed ; advice of a bank advisable; assistance from some other government agency available; or that the problem seem- ingly requires a combination of two or more possible solutions.
"Man in station," or "lady in station," is the only entry in our records for one of these transactions; but such an entry does not reflect the time necessary to clear one of these jobs.
Occasionally someone comes to us and states frankly he or she is in trouble and asks us just as frankly what we think the result will be. In those cases in which we can help, and sent the bothered persons home free of worry we find real satisfaction.
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Appreciation
Always dependent on the interest and help of the civic-minded, this department has received a great deal of assistance. I take this means of expressing my apprecia- tion to the Board of Selectmen, Superintendent Flavel M. Gifford, the school faculty, the student body, other town departments, other police departments, the Registry of Motor Vehicles, the press, Radio Stations WNBH, WFMR, and WBSM, the businessmen, the public and E. Cooper Jacques, my associate on the Fairhaven Safety Council.
Respectfully submitted,
NORMAN D. SHURTLEFF
Chief of Police
OFFENSES
Males
Females
Total
Adultery
1
0
1
Aiding in Delinquency
0
1
1
Allowing an Improper Person to Operate Motor Vehicle
2
0
2
Assault and Battery
7
3
10
Attempted Larceny in Building
1
0
1
Attempt to Break and Enter in the Nighttime to Commit Larceny
2
0
2
Being a Delinquent Child
14
4
18
Being an Idle and Disorderly Person
0
1
1
Being an Unlicensed Operator
5
0
5
Breaking and Entering and Larceny in the Nighttime
2
0
2
Breaking and Entering with Intent to Commit a Misdemeanor
5
0
5
Desertion and Neglect of Family Drunkenness
1
0
1
47
5
52
108
Males
Females
Total
1
0
1
Failing to Stop for a Red Light Failing to Stop When Signalled So to Do
2
0
2
Fraudulent Conversion of Property
1
0
1
Fugitive from Justice
1
0
1
Illegitimate Children Law Violations
3
0
3
Larceny
10
0
10
Larceny from Building in the Nighttime
1
0
1
Leaving Scene of Accident after Injury to Property
4
0
4
Lewd and Lascivious Cohabitation
1
1
2
Lewd in Speech and Behavior
2
0
2
Lewdness
1
1
2
Lobster Law Violations
1
0
1
Making a Fraudulent Check
4
0
4
Neglect of Family
2
0
2
Operating a Motor Vehicle after License was Revoked
1
0
1
Operating a Motor Vehicle after License was Suspended
4
1
5
Operating a Motor Vehicle So as to Endanger
5
0
5
Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Intoxi- cating Liquor
14
0
14
Operating a Motor Vehicle with Defective Equipment
1
0
1
Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Having Operator's License in Possession
1
0
1
Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Lights
1
0
1
Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
2
0
2
Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle
2
0
2
Polygamy
1
0
1
Possession of Burglary Tools
2
0
2
Speeding
7
0
7
Statutory Rape
3
0
3
Threatening Bodily Harm
0
1
1
True Name Law Violations
3
0
3
-
109
Males
Females
Total
Unlawful Appropriation of Motor Vehicle Vagrancy
1
0
1
1
0
1
Weekly Wage Law Violations
5
0
5
TOTAL LOCAL OFFENSES
175
18
193
OFFENSES IN ARRESTS FOR OUT-OF-TOWN POLICE
52
7
59
TOTAL OFFENSES
227
25
252
DISPOSITION OF CASES
Fined
30
0
30
Appealed
0
1
1
Fined-Suspended
10
1
11
Filed
43
6
49
House of Correction
6
3
9
Continued
26
0
26
Youth Service Board
1
1
2
Probation
6
1
7
Youth Service Board Suspended
0
2
2
State Prison
2
0
2
State Prison Suspended
2
0
2
Dismissed
16
0
16
Released Without Arraignment
16
0
16
Not Guilty
4
1
5
Defaulted
4
0
4
House of Correction Suspended
8
2
10
State Farm Suspended
1
0
1
TOTAL DISPOSITION OF LOCAL OFFENSES
175
18
193
ARRESTS BY MONTHS
January
9
3
12
February
6
2
8
March
12
0
12
April
11
3
14
May
5
0
5
June
11
0
11
July
10
0
10
August
16
0
16
110
September October November December
Males
Females
Total
11
1
12
7
0
7
8
5
13
15
0
15
TOTAL ARRESTS FOR LOCAL OFFENSES
121
14
135
ARRESTS FOR OUT-OF-TOWN POLICE
47
7
54
TOTAL ARRESTS
168
21
189
ARRESTS BY AGES
11-15 years
7
3
10
16-20 years
9
1
10
21-25 years
28
1
29
26-30 years
19
4
23
31-35 years
11
1
12
36-40 years
21
1
22
41-45 years
11
1
12
46-50 years
4
0
4
51-55 years
4
0
4
56-60 years
4
1
5
61-65 years
0
1
1
66-70 years
1
0
1
71-75 years
1
0
1
76-80 years
1
0
1
TOTAL ARRESTS FOR LOCAL OFFENSES
121
14
135
ARRESTS FOR OUT-OF-TOWN POLICE
47
7
54
TOTAL ARRESTS
168
21
189
1951 POLICE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES
Chief Norman D. Shurtleff
$ 3,320.00
Regular Men
21,699.40
Spare Men
11,405.48
Flashlight Batteries and Bulbs
37.40
Telephones
436.14
Maintenance of Autos: Gas and Oil
2,300.19
Repairs
1,795.53
111
75.40
113.83
47.90
Traveling Expense
25.86
First Aid Supplies
10.90
Office Expense
109.57
Equipment for Men
320.45
Supplies
61.70
Auto Hire
177.01
Memberships
18.00
Out-of-State Travel
41.25
Radio Maintenance
210.45
Ambulance Maintenance
227.13
Furniture and Fixtures
9.50
Police Boat
40.86
TOTAP EXPENDITURES
$42,483.95
UNEXPENDED
45.47
$42,529.42
APPROPRIATION, ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
$42,473.92
TRANSFER FROM RESERVE FUND
43.55
TELEPHONE REFUNDS
11.95
$42,529.42
Fines imposed in Fairhaven cases $1,340.00
Fine money received by the town $731.00
Telephone calls, etc., January 1-December 31, 1951 31,537
Complaints January 1-December 31, 1951 2,404
Reports January 1-December 31, 1951 2,656
Resident arrests
66
Non-resident arrests
69
Stolen property reported to the value of
$4,981.77
Stolen property recovered to the value of $9,491.05
Number of Motor Vehicle Injury accident reports filed with the police department in 1951 93
Number of non-injury accident reports filed under Section 1, Article IX, Traffic Rules and Regulations 105
Number of dead bodies found
3
Number of persons injured in motor vehicle accidents 157
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Printing Office Supplies Physicians
Number of doors found unlocked or open
66
Number of windows found unlocked or open
13
Number of street lights reported out
749
Number of ambulance cases
214
Number of Motor Vehicle Sales and Transfers
filed with the police department:
Class 1 321
2
328
3 None
Individual 673
1,322
Mileage covered by ambulance in 1951
3,229 7
Number of children lost and returned to their homes
Number of traffic checkups
1,061
Number of above checkups which resulted in
operators' licenses and rights being recom- mended suspended 284
Number of operators' licenses and rights suspended or revoked 223
Number of motor vehicle registrations suspended or revoked 3
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Fairhaven Water Company
March 26, 1951
To the President & Board of Directors of Fairhaven Water Company.
I have examined the Balance Sheet of Fairhaven Water Company as of December 31, 1950, and the related statements of income and surplus for the year then ended. My examination was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, and accordingly included such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing pro- cedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.
The accounting system of this Company is as ordered by the Department of Public Utilities of the State of Massachusetts for water companies.
In my opinion, with the explanation noted in the pre- ceding paragraph, the accompanying Balance Sheet and Statements of Income and Surplus, present fairly the financial position of the Fairhaven Water Company at December 31, 1950, and the results of its operation for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a basis consistent with that of the precedng year.
Very truly yours, MERTON W. SWIFT & COMPANY By: Merton W. Swift Certified Public Accountant
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FAIRHAVEN WATER COMPANY Year Ending December 31, 1950
Assets
12-31-49
12-31-50
Cash-National Bank of Fairhaven
$1,705.26
$4,309.49
Petty Cash
100.00
100.00
Accounts Receivable
36,177.07
38,822.77
Materials & Supplies-Inventory
2,594.39
2,480.19
Land
11,202.70
11,202.70
Buildings
45,484.48
45,503.70
Standpipe
52,017.98
52,017.98
Pumping Plant Equipment
81,816.75
81,826.41
Trans. & Dist. Mains-Pipe Account
132,758.87
133,378.25
Trans. & Dist. Mains-Pipe Laying
146,821.10
148,705.93
Trans. & Dist. Mains-Misc. Equip. Valves
10,785.47
10,810.97
Services
72,377.78
73,710.08
Hydrants
19,877.36
19,991.83
Office Equipment
2,156.33
2,156.33
Shop Equipment
7,727.13
7,727.13
Trucks & Auto
3,801.52
3,801.52
Insurance Prepaid
1,655.39
1,471.64
$629,059.58
$638,016.02
Liabilities
Notes Payable
$100,000.00
$100,000.00
Accounts Payable
5,075.37
4,342.50
Depreciation
359,934.70
367,552.30
Interest Accrued
1,666.67
1,666.67
Taxes
318.37
324.53
Capital Stock
160,000.00
160,000.00
Surplus
2,064.47
4,130.92
$629,059.58
$638,016.92
Surplus
2,064.47
Gain
10,066.45
12,130.92
Dividends
8,000.00
4,130.92
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Income Account
Metered Sales
$68,194.62
Hydrant Rentals
11,611.25
Miscellaneous
475.11
Jobbing & Merchandisc
1,970.94
$82,251.92
Operation Charges
Salaries Officers & Clerks
6,350.09
Pumping Labor
7,788.80
Interest
4,000.00
Taxes
12,829.97
Insurance
2,406.21
Bad Accounts
106.04
Maintenance
Water Supply Bldgs. & Grounds
$342.72
Surface Source of Supply
31.06
Ground Source of Supply
14.00
Pumping Equipment
444.68
Power Pumping Bldgs. & Fixtures ....
645.22
Misc. Pumping Plant Equipment ....
68.13
Mis. Trans. & Dist. Supplies & Expense
663.00
Trans. & Dist. Mains
527.42
Services
13,135.25
Meters
1,663.33
Hydrants
164.62
General Structures
44.20
Misc. Pumping Station Supplies & Exp.
1,914.56
19,658.19
Fuel Oil
3,352.36
General Office Supplies & Expense
672.99
Transportation
2,486.22
Miscellaneous General Expense
1,488.95
Water Purchased
3,428.05
$64,567.87
Depreciation
7,617.60
Gain
72,185.47 $10,066.45
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Report of the School Building Committee
To the Citizens of Fairhaven:
During 1951 the Town authorized funds totalling $780,000 for the construction of additions to the East Fairhaven and Oxford schools.
In September, contracts were signed with the low bidders in the two projects; Olson & Appleby for East Fairhaven and Sullivan-Foster, Inc. for Oxford.
The National Production Authority has approved the projects and allocated materials for construction, although on the basis of N.P.A. restrictions, in certain instances, sub- stitute materials may have to be used.
The progress schedule as prepared by the contractors sets November 1, 1952 and January 1, 1953 as goals for completing East Fairhaven and Oxford schools respectively. It is expected however, that some usable classroom space will be available at the time school opens in September.
As of January 1, 1952, approximately 6% of the Oxford and 25% of the East Fairhaven additions were complete. Also the major job of ordering materials has been practically finished and these materials are in process of shop fabrication.
Government controls on certain of the materials and apparatus required has served to complicate this initial work. In spite of this it is anticipated, that barring un- foreseen contingencies, construction can be completed on schedule.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES B. BUCKLEY, Chairman School Building Committee
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SCHOOL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN MASSACHUSETTS
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FOR THE YEAR 1951
School Committee
Waldo E. Haydon-43 Hedge St., Chairman 1954
Clarence E. MaGuire-39 Wilding St., Vice Chairman 1952
Lawrence B. Maxfield-91 Bridge St. 1952
Mrs. Edith M. Moore-178 Adams St. 1953
Harold S. Macomber, Jr .- 14 Cooke St. 1953
Albert M. Gonsalves-145 Washington St. 1954
Regular meetings of the School Committee are held in the Town Hall on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 P.M.
SECRETARY AND SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Flavel M. Gifford, 82 Fort St. Office 3-1241 Residence 2-1355
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT TOWN HALL 3-1241
Beatrice M. DeCoffe, 212 Main St. Secretary
Elinor R. Dobson, 61 Cedar St. Clerk
The office of the Superintendent is open daily from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. except Saturdays when it is open in the forenoon only.
Personal appointments with the Superintendent may be made by calling the office.
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Charles E. P. Thompson, M.D., 65 Center St.
SCHOOL NURSE AND SUPERVISOR OF ATTENDANCE
Mrs. Louise F. Dennie, R.N., Spring St., Marion
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School Calendar
1951-52
Weeks Open
Close
First Term
16 Wed., Sept. 5
Fri., Dec. 21
Second Term
7 Wed., Jan. 2
Fri., Feb. 15
Third Term
7 Mon., Feb. 25
Thur., Apr. 10
Fourth Term
9 Mon., Apr. 21
*Wed., June 18
1952-53
Weeks
Open
Close
First Term
16 Wed., Sept. 3
Fri., Dec. 19
Second Term
8 Mon., Dec. 29
Fri., Feb. 20
Third Term
7 Mon., Mar. 2
Fri., Apr. 17
Fourth Term
8 Mon., Apr. 27
*Wed., June 17
* School will close if 180 days have been held by this time.
There will be no school on the following days which occur during the scheduled terms of 1952:
May 30
Memorial Day
Oct. 13 Columbus Day
Nov. 11
Armistice Day
Nov. 27-28
Thanksgiving Recess from noon Nov. 26
NO-SCHOOL SIGNAL 22
7:30 A.M. Indicates no school for all day.
12:30 P.M. Indicates no afternoon session for grades 1 to 7.
It is the policy of the School Department to order the no-school signal only in the most severe weather conditions or when the transportation service is interrupted. At other times parents are expected to use their own judgment in sending children to school.
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Report of the School Committee
To the Citizens of Fairhaven :
The report of the School Committee for the year ending December 31, 1951 is submitted herewith.
MEETINGS
We have held 23 meetings including 12 regular and 11 special. In July it was voted to open meetings to members of the press and the public. Since that time a reporter has generally been present and at times other interested persons have attended. Following the open meeting an executive session is held if the nature of the business warrants such procedure.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
An additional teacher of Physical Education was em- ployed in September to provide more instruction for boys in the middle and upper grades. Mr. Entin was named Director of Physical Education and Mr. Clement, Assistant Director. Arrangements are being made to use the Boys' Club gym floor for a part of the elementary school physical education program.
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